Robert Frank: Truths About Ourselves

“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment. This kind of photography is realism. But realism is not enough - there has to be vision, and the two together can make a good photograph.” ¶ Frank’s book Les Américains (The Americans) is one of the most important photography books of the later 20th Century. Images from a recent exhibition on the book can be seen here: http://goo.gl/cCurV ¶ Frank later built a career in film making but continues to do still photography and plan exhibits of his work. ¶ Early in his career, Frank was influenced by renowned graphic designer and art director Alexey Brodovitch at Harper’s Bazaar. ¶ Additional information, a slide show of Frank’s work, and an audio visual presentation with commentary by Frank can be seen here: http://goo.gl/K43Df

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Announced:

Monday, 15th November, 2010 (GMT)

Submissions:

Monday, 22nd November, 2010 –
Sunday, 28th November, 2010
(GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 29th November, 2010 –
Sunday, 5th December, 2010
(GMT)

Processing rules:

Black and white images only.

Absolutely no color at all.

No tinting.

Minimal processing, contrast, dodge and burn

Mid 20th Century 35mm film grain permitted.

Yes, you can photograph in other countries.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The idea of this challenge is not to copy Frank but rather to make images in the spirit of his work or submit images you have shot in the past that are reminiscent of his work.

This challenge has no entry restrictions, however, please take some time before entering to read about Frank and look at as many of his pictures as possible before entering.

Your complaint (along with the complaints of others regarding this entry) will be
reviewed by the challenge owner. Depending upon the nature and applicability of the
complaint, the entry may be disqualified. In extreme circumstances the user who submitted
the entry may receive a ban from the challenge or series in question.